Independence Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is an invitation to remember the people, ideas and choices that shaped modern India. Take this quick quiz, then use the answer notes to revisit the story behind each question.
Independence Day quiz — 10 questions
15 August special
How well do you know India’s Independence story?
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India celebrates Independence Day on which date?
India became independent on 15 August 1947.
Who was India’s first Prime Minister?
Jawaharlal Nehru served as India’s first Prime Minister.
Which monument hosts the Prime Minister’s Independence Day address?
The national flag is hoisted at Delhi’s Red Fort each Independence Day.
How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra?
The navy-blue Ashoka Chakra in the flag has 24 spokes.
Who designed the Indian national flag?
Pingali Venkayya designed the flag adopted in 1947.
What is India’s national anthem?
Jana Gana Mana was written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore.
Which speech did Nehru deliver as India became independent?
Nehru delivered the famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech at midnight in 1947.
What does India celebrate on 26 January?
India became a republic on 26 January 1950.
Which colour in the flag represents courage and sacrifice?
Saffron stands for courage and sacrifice; green represents growth and prosperity.
In which year did India gain independence?
India gained independence from British rule in 1947.
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What the tricolour stands for
The Indian national flag has three horizontal bands: saffron at the top, white in the middle and green at the bottom. The Ashoka Chakra, a navy-blue wheel with 24 spokes, sits at the centre. The flag is a shared national symbol and should always be displayed with respect.
Independence Day and Republic Day are different
India became independent from British rule on 15 August 1947. It became a republic on 26 January 1950, when the Constitution came into effect. Both days are central to India’s national calendar, but they mark different milestones.
Keep learning
A good quiz is not just a score. If one of the questions surprised you, use it as a starting point: read about the freedom movement, the Constituent Assembly, the national symbols and the people whose work shaped the country.
